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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
The 3rd Regiment, Michigan infantry was reorganized at Grand Rapids, Adrian and Pontiac, Michigan, August 24 to October 12, 1864. The regiment mustered in October 15, 1864. The regiment mustered out at Victoria May 26, 1866 and was discharged at Detroit, Michigan, June 10, 1866.<br>For a history of this regiment see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3rdinf.htm Michigan in the War Website] which gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters.<br> | The 3rd Regiment, Michigan infantry was reorganized at Grand Rapids, Adrian and Pontiac, Michigan, August 24 to October 12, 1864. The regiment mustered in October 15, 1864. The regiment mustered out at Victoria May 26, 1866 and was discharged at Detroit, Michigan, June 10, 1866.<br>For a history of this regiment see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3rdinf.htm Michigan in the War Website] which gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters.<br> | ||
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=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | === Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | ||
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. <br> Company A - Many men from Kent County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compa.htm Roster]<br>Company B - Many men from Kent County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compb.htm Roster]<br>Company C - Many men from Kent County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compc.htm Roster]<br>Company D - Many men from Ionia County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compd.htm Roster]<br>Company E - Many men from Kent County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compe.htm Roster]<br>Company F - Many men from Kent County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compf.htm Roster]<br>Company G - Many men from Ingham and Wayne Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compg.htm Roster]<br>Company H - Many men from Muskegon County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3comph.htm Roster]<br>Company I - Many men from Ottawa County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compi.htm Roster]<br>Company K - Many men from Kent County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compk.htm Roster]<br>Unassigned Company - Many men from Kent County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compun.htm Roster]<br>There is only one roster for both the first and second organization.<br><br> | Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. <br> Company A - Many men from Kent County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compa.htm Roster]<br>Company B - Many men from Kent County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compb.htm Roster]<br>Company C - Many men from Kent County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compc.htm Roster]<br>Company D - Many men from Ionia County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compd.htm Roster]<br>Company E - Many men from Kent County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compe.htm Roster]<br>Company F - Many men from Kent County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compf.htm Roster]<br>Company G - Many men from Ingham and Wayne Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compg.htm Roster]<br>Company H - Many men from Muskegon County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3comph.htm Roster]<br>Company I - Many men from Ottawa County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compi.htm Roster]<br>Company K - Many men from Kent County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compk.htm Roster]<br>Unassigned Company - Many men from Kent County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compun.htm Roster]<br>There is only one roster for both the first and second organization.<br><br> | ||
=== Source Material === | === Source Material === | ||
[[Category:Michigan_-_Military]] | [[Category:Michigan_-_Military]] | ||